Net-A-Porter's biannual sale is treated like a bank holiday. Everyone at ELLE.com takes a leisurely deskside vacation, perusing page after page of slashed designer goods, and then gets back to work after they've spiraled out of control. By 9 o'clock this morning, two editors had already e-swiped their credit cards, and influenced a few others to do the same. But since we're trying to be practical this time around, we focused on the best summer finds we could wear to work. From Valentino to Madewell, read on for all the deals.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
1
F.R.S For Restless Sleepers Bendis Floral-Print Satin-Twill Shirt
1
F.R.S For Restless Sleepers Bendis Floral-Print Satin-Twill Shirt
"My go-to for summer office dressing is often a short sleeve blouse teamed with pants or culottes, so I'm definitely stocking up on shirts like this one for the summer. The bright yellow and pink flowers of this design feel especially warm weather-appropriate." —Nikki Ogunnaike, Style Director
"If I could wear fur all year round I would, but since spring has finally sprung (and summer is right around the corner) I’ll settle for a little fluff at the cuff. As a girl who dreams of getting back into bed as soon as she steps outside her house, there’s nothing better than wearing a butter soft pajama set outdoors that’s as cozy as your butter soft silk sheets."— Nerisha Penrose, Editorial Assistant
"I’ve been Goldilocks-ing for a work-appropriate floral dress for a while now. I’ve tried on what feels like hundreds and they’re all either too bright, too busy, or too juvenile. This one with its muted palette, sophisticated silhouette, and vintage vibe seems just right."— Katie Connor, Digital Director
"Summer work footwear is the hardest thing to find—you want to be naked as hell to battle those high temps, but you still have to dress it up enough to be proper (and get to those happy hours after hours). I plan to wrap my feet in gold so that nobody will notice I’m generally trying to wear as little as possible."— Estelle Tang, Senior Culture Editor
"I've decided that all I want to wear to work this summer are midi skirts. They're long enough that I never have to worry about an unexpected gust of wind, they work with pretty much any shoe, and they're almost always office appropriate. This one in bright red makes me happy every time I look at it."— Madison Feller, Staff Writer
"Besides a By Far bag, I've added all of the earrings from Net-A-Porter's sale to my shopping cart. I tend to rely on accessories during summer office hours, because I can't add anything that adds...sweat to my outfit. Thus, jewelry and bags. This Valentino pair is something I could easily wear on the daily, but the centered post makes them way more interesting than your average hoops."— Justine Carreon, Market Editor
“I’m a sucker for bows and a big believer in having one nice, ladylike dress for special occasions. The nice thing about this red dress is that it’s season-neutral and relatively event versatile: the rich red is good for fall, spring, summer and even a fancy Valentine’s Day date, while the silhouette is appropriate for a cocktail or a daytime wedding with the right accessories. The bows on the sleeves give dress a girly flair that’s grown up and not too outlandish. They’re what set this dress apart. I’m not the type who could ever afford to pay the full $425 for this dress. But half off? I’ll take it as a special treat.”— Alyssa Bailey, News Editor
"In all honesty, who doesn't love a great jumpsuit? This one from Madewell checks off my two major boxes by being comfortable and breathable thanks to the blend of cotton and linen. Since it's literally one piece, I hardly have to give my outfit any thought, which is perfect for when I want to spend less time getting dressed and more time getting out the house."— Starr Bowenbank, Editorial Fellow
"For this purchase, I consulted ELLE.com assistant editor and resident hypebeast Nerisha Penrose, who recommended the Nike Airmax 97s for its classic design and different color ways. I went with white and metallic gold (extra, why not?) which will pair nicely with summer dresses,"— Ariana Yaptangco, Social Media Editor
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.